Kuala Lumpur schools considered by expats

English speaking expats moving to KL will be delighted to know there is plenty of choice. The number of international schools is increasing, with quite a number having opened in the last few years.

However, although there are many that claim to be "international", including some not listed here, only a few really cater for expats. Those listed below are the main ones most expats really do consider.

Do note that some are very new and may have small student numbers. The curriculum will probably be the first thing you look at and there are schools offering British, US, Australian & international programmes. School locations include central, east, south and west of the city.

Perhaps surprisingly, many schools are twenty minutes or more from the centre but all provide bus services. The city is crowded and schools have had to locate away from the centre in order to provide spacious campuses.

Australian International School

Caters for ages 3 - 18; offers a 100% Australian Primary & Secondary curriculum. Recognised by the NSW board of Studies; exams offered are NSW School Certificate (Year 10) and Higher School Certificate ( Year 12). Located 20 minutes south of central KL. Owned and managed by the Taylor's Education Group (who also run Garden International School and Nexus World School).

British International School

Opened September 2009. Located North East West of the city, currently located in a new country club with access to good sports facilities and has whiteboards in every class. Member of The British Schools Group and is UK managed.

elc International School

Located near to the Valencia Resort gated community; established in 1987 as a secondary school; primary school added in 1992. New campus was opened in 1997 and is 20 minutes from the city. British curriculum up to GCSE (age 16). Still run by the founding family. Lower fees than some others in the city.

Garden International School

Established in 1951, it offers a British education for 3- 18 year olds that is based on the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSE and A levels. An academic school that also offers many co-curricular activities. The whole school is housed on one campus, located within the Mont Kiara residential area. Member of the Taylor's Education Group.

Mont'Kiara International School

Located in the centre of the new Mont'Kiara residential area. Established in 1994; campus caters for students from ages 3 to 18. Offers the US High School Diploma and IB Diploma. Students who opt for the US Diploma can study for IB Certificates. The school years starts at the beginning of August.

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